Sumiyoshi Shrine

Sumiyoshi Jinja features five connected worship halls with traditional chidori-hafu gables, displaying the rare architectural style known as Kyukensha from 1370.

Originally constructed during Emperor Chuai's era, the shrine received support from the Ouchi and Mori clans for restoration after declining in the Warring States period.

The shrine holds the Wakame Kari ceremony during the lunar new year, where seaweed is harvested from the sea and presented as an offering.

The treasure hall opens from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM with admission fees of 300 yen for adults and 150 yen for children, displaying numerous metal artifacts.

The shrine houses a Korean bell from the Silla period measuring 147 centimeters in height, designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.

Location: Shimonoseki

Address: 11-1 Ichinomiyasumiyoshi 1-chōme, Shimonoseki-shi, Yamaguchi-ken 751-0805 751-0805

GPS coordinates: 33.99961,130.95656

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:41